I woke up to marvelous sunshine today. It is not unusual for that to happen, I am just well rested. That makes it simply Marvelous! No one ever told me that as we age we loose the ability to sleep. Even in Paradise these things still happen. I guess that is why there is such joy in a full, restful, uninterrupted night of sleep!
Chinking did not happen yesterday. Funny thing in a really laid back world, everyone and everything is very laid back. It has been a great thing for me as I have a time frame for everything and could sit and tap my toe with impatience waiting. (btw, it would not be in last year's Prada!) Ha! Cabin maintenance has been a challenge. Painters came by yesterday to discuss painting this old thing! Guess Fort Knox is not going to be safe - as it will take a break in there to pay for all of this! You know...you can't take it with you.
My two dogs, Olive and Bogart, are so fun. Olive was an only dog for her first 3 years. She is absolutely the most loving dog you would ever hope to find. She loves to dress up - no I am not one of those crazy women who dresses her dog in cutie outfits (Dolce Should be in a Dressy Outfit!) she just likes to change her collar from time to time. 2 hound designs is my absolute favorite online store for this. She is very funny about it. She also likes to get as dirty as possible. I guess you could call her a tomdog? Last night was bath night for her. The tub was black. The water looked like the Canadian River after a really good rain. Thought that would give a very good visual...
Bogart is a baby. He is all male. He loves rough housing with Olive (that is one reason she was so dirty) and he hates baths. He also has wonderful collars to change with his mood - but he just really does not seem to care! He is 14 weeks old, such a baby, and he already weighs 33 pounds and is as tall as Olive. If she had any plan of taking him on in a wrestling match and actually winning - well it ain't happening! He has feet, which I am reminding myself he will eventually grow into, that are huge! Paw prints of them are already quite a bit bigger than Olive's. What have I gotten myself into?
Needless to say, I love these babies. They are like Shelby's siblings she never had. I don't really think she likes that idea! She is just as big an animal lover as I am. I think if we were together for any amount of time we would have a problem. Every time we would run into a down trodden creature, we would just add them to our menagerie!
I have a really good friend that runs an antique store here. For many years she was the only antique store in town. I always owe her monies as she is very gracous about letting me run a tab. She is really so smart! Running a tab at an antique store! Who would think....Again, I have to contact Fort Knox when it is bill paying time!
Anyway, because of her I have found some amazing things for the cabin. She always lets me know if something has come in that is just perfect for what ever spot I might have. Honestly, what a great friend! All you junkies out there will understand this!
Tomorrow is the Paris Flea Market. For my Texas friends, this is Round Top for up here. In comparison, we will just say they grow every thing bigger in Texas! Last time I went with my buddy, it would make junkers everywhere proud. She has a van with no seats in back, we had that baby packed. Stuff so full inside we had to carefully shut the doors, and the top was covered also! Beverly Hill Billies here we come!
Currently I have my pellet stove running and we are all sitting here drinking our oj and typing. The dogs are really unconcerned, although Bogart tries to interject an oljuy or ouklbja; from time to time. He is so verbouse! I know how blessed I am to be here. It is paradise.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Cabins
Ok, today I am working on Chinking the cabin. For all you city dwellers, it is the magical stuff that goes between the logs to keep bugs, hot air, cold air, dirt, out of the house. My cabin was built in the 1930's. The stuff I am pulling out is at least that old. It is fossilized! Amazing the different materials used. It is cement in some places, fiberglass insulation in others, deep wholes in a few. It is dirty and time consuming - but the final result is wonderful! I don't know why I have taken such great joy in redoing this old place. The floors creak, the floors sag, I have mice periodically, a few window panes are cracked...but again this is paradise to me!
Casey is coming to help. He is darling, young and a stud. Good for me as I am not darling, old and definitely not a stud!!! I have been very humbled at the things that I can no longer do. My strength is just not there. Of course many of you will ask - what strength? I will have you know I did have my day. We just will not discuss how many days have come and gone since I had that day...
Bruising is almost a daily thing. The color of different parts of my legs, arms and hands is just such a kaleidescope of molteled colors. Again, we do not need to go into this - if you are obscenely curious, find an old person, examine their arms and Wa La - you have the colors I am highlighting here.
The hummingbirds fight me for airspace. They dive bomb, they chase, they sass at me continuously. Honestly, it is ok. They are absolutely amazing creatures. The other birds are just as scene stealing. The colors of all the birds is so vibrant this summer. I do not know the names of any of them except of course our Robin Red Breast...a true winner of all things spring and summer. I have a few wood peckers. My absolute favorite is the morning and evening fly by's of the Canadian Geese that live in the field and stream behind my house. They call to each other as they fly by. I am sure they are all commenting on that silly woman in the green house. I wear my rain boots, my big hat and always my lee 501's...and almost always a smile of pure pleasure!
I will try to figure out how to post our progress on the chinking...a truely mountain woman thing to do!
Casey is coming to help. He is darling, young and a stud. Good for me as I am not darling, old and definitely not a stud!!! I have been very humbled at the things that I can no longer do. My strength is just not there. Of course many of you will ask - what strength? I will have you know I did have my day. We just will not discuss how many days have come and gone since I had that day...
Bruising is almost a daily thing. The color of different parts of my legs, arms and hands is just such a kaleidescope of molteled colors. Again, we do not need to go into this - if you are obscenely curious, find an old person, examine their arms and Wa La - you have the colors I am highlighting here.
The hummingbirds fight me for airspace. They dive bomb, they chase, they sass at me continuously. Honestly, it is ok. They are absolutely amazing creatures. The other birds are just as scene stealing. The colors of all the birds is so vibrant this summer. I do not know the names of any of them except of course our Robin Red Breast...a true winner of all things spring and summer. I have a few wood peckers. My absolute favorite is the morning and evening fly by's of the Canadian Geese that live in the field and stream behind my house. They call to each other as they fly by. I am sure they are all commenting on that silly woman in the green house. I wear my rain boots, my big hat and always my lee 501's...and almost always a smile of pure pleasure!
I will try to figure out how to post our progress on the chinking...a truely mountain woman thing to do!
a new beginning
Today I woke at 5 and decided to start this silly blog. I don't know if anyone will care - or be slightly interested...but here goes!
I am currently in Paradise. At least this is what my heart is telling me is paradise.
As a child, I can remember paradise was climbing the mimosa tree that was outside our side window. It was big, it was scary, but all in all it was the place to be. My older sister could climb it, all her friends could climb it, but I was just a little sister. They could get away from me! So climb it I did. Luckily I never fell out of that tree...
A few years later paradise was in the form of a hike through the desert country behind our neighborhood. We could do it any time. So different from now in the big cities. We would pack a lunch and go hiking. I loved it. I have always been a tomboy - or an outside girl. I have definitely never been a tree hugger...
Funny, trying to remember my other paradises brings no images. I had lots of good times - but only one place from there on that has held that esteemed position for so many years!
I am in that place now. We started coming here years ago - won't say how many - we will just leave it at MANY! That wonderful place is the Colorado mountains. Nothing better.
Today I plan on working outside. It is cool this am. It rained all night. My babies - Olive and Bogart - are still sleeping. It is early even for them. Goldendoodles...best dogs around. I will go ahead and let everyone know they are the smartest dogs in the world.
Back to my mountains. When I am driving here, which I do quite a bit, the view coming around a specific corner on the highway gives me great pause. I smile, catch my breath, and know I am headed to the place my heart sings. I don't know if it is the majesty of it all, I don't know if it is the mountains that I have not met the challenge yet, I don't know if it is the small Mayberry feel of my town, I don't know if it is the fond memories of times gone by, I don't know if it is just an absolute escape for me. I don't know and honestly I don't care. I can tell you that when I see those mountains I can breath a full deep cleansing breath.
Paradise any place of complete bliss and delight and peace.
Need I say more?
I am currently in Paradise. At least this is what my heart is telling me is paradise.
As a child, I can remember paradise was climbing the mimosa tree that was outside our side window. It was big, it was scary, but all in all it was the place to be. My older sister could climb it, all her friends could climb it, but I was just a little sister. They could get away from me! So climb it I did. Luckily I never fell out of that tree...
A few years later paradise was in the form of a hike through the desert country behind our neighborhood. We could do it any time. So different from now in the big cities. We would pack a lunch and go hiking. I loved it. I have always been a tomboy - or an outside girl. I have definitely never been a tree hugger...
Funny, trying to remember my other paradises brings no images. I had lots of good times - but only one place from there on that has held that esteemed position for so many years!
I am in that place now. We started coming here years ago - won't say how many - we will just leave it at MANY! That wonderful place is the Colorado mountains. Nothing better.
Today I plan on working outside. It is cool this am. It rained all night. My babies - Olive and Bogart - are still sleeping. It is early even for them. Goldendoodles...best dogs around. I will go ahead and let everyone know they are the smartest dogs in the world.
Back to my mountains. When I am driving here, which I do quite a bit, the view coming around a specific corner on the highway gives me great pause. I smile, catch my breath, and know I am headed to the place my heart sings. I don't know if it is the majesty of it all, I don't know if it is the mountains that I have not met the challenge yet, I don't know if it is the small Mayberry feel of my town, I don't know if it is the fond memories of times gone by, I don't know if it is just an absolute escape for me. I don't know and honestly I don't care. I can tell you that when I see those mountains I can breath a full deep cleansing breath.
Paradise any place of complete bliss and delight and peace.
Need I say more?
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